Featured News Archive
Asper School of Business
IDEAs happen here
May 8, 2024 —
For forty years, IDEA has celebrated those who have left deep footprints on the global economic landscape. This year’s honouree, Gerry Price, Chairman & CEO of Price Industries, joins this celebrated class of UM alumni and honourees who have found both inspiration and a home in Manitoba.
Research and International
UM receives $57 million for vaccine and biomedical research and infrastructure
May 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) in partnership with the Universities of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Calgary, has received $57 million in critical funding to conduct world-leading vaccine and biomanufacturing research and build two new innovative facilities, an investment that positions the institution to play a significant role in addressing future pandemic threats in Canada and around the world.
UM Faces and Spaces: Pat Ningewance-Nadeau, Department of Indigenous Studies
May 3, 2024 —
Maintaining the vitality of Indigenous languages, especially the Ojibwe language is Pat Ningewance-Nadeau's passion. Read on to find out more about Pat and her exciting role in the Star Wars universe.
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month at UM
April 22, 2024 —
Honouring the diversity and richness of Asian cultures; advocating for equity and anti-oppression
Accessibility checklist: What you need to know for May 1
April 16, 2024 —
Mandatory training for all employees, prioritization for updating documents, info on PDFs, and more
St. John's College
Sean Carleton helps put truth before reconciliation
April 11, 2024 —
Dr. Sean Carleton, a visiting St John’s College fellow, settler historian, and assistant professor in history and Indigenous studies, uses his teaching, research, and service to help put truth before reconciliation.
TikTok, exams are coming up
April 10, 2024 —
It's time to take a deep dive into all that course curriculum before exams start Apr. 12-26. If you're a student looking for a great space to cram your brain with facts and figures, check out these suggestions via our UM's TikTok channel.
Students
Stress happens: develop strategies that will bring relief
April 8, 2024 —
Stress can pop up in our lives at any point; sometimes it’s when we expect it, like exam season, and sometimes we do not see it coming. Develop strategies to combat these feelings so that you're well-equipped when they present themselves.
Join the solar eclipse viewing party on campus
April 8, 2024 —
The moon will partially block the sun on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, and we invite you to view the eclipse with us (safely!) from 1:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. on the quad. Be one of the first 500 people to join us and we will provide you with free eclipse glasses.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty gears up for Habitat for Humanity construction project
April 5, 2024 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is partnering for the fifth time with Habitat for Humanity Manitoba to construct a home for purchase by a hard-working Winnipeg family.